Dec 4, 2019 | Alternative Plan Design, Direct-to-Employer Contracting, MedBen Analytics, Reference-Based Pricing
Benefit News reports that more than 80% of employers will increase their health and wellness spending this year. And while some sources state that a lack of access to actionable data is one blame of the increase, MedBen Analytics has worked in employers’ favor to...
Nov 22, 2019 | Alternative Plan Design, Cost Savings, Reference-Based Pricing
In an article titled “Reference-based pricing: 4 factors to consider,” the author advises employers to consider the following before deciding if reference-based pricing (RBP) is right for them: Pricing, flexibility, support, and balance billing. And he’s not...
Nov 1, 2019 | Bundled Payments, Cost Savings, Direct-to-Employer Contracting, Reference-Based Pricing, Self-funding, Third party administration
Alternative pricing strategies like reference-based pricing, direct-to-employer contracting, and commercial bundled payments are gaining in appeal – but these solutions are nothing new for MedBen. Many of our clients have had these strategies in place for years and...
Jan 26, 2019 | Alternative Plan Design, Bundled Payments, Direct-to-Employer Contracting, Reference-Based Pricing
“Think outside the box” may be an overused expression, but when it comes to health care coverage, more and more employers are taking the advice…. and MedBen has a few thoughts on the subject. Many self-funded employers still rely on PPO plans that...
Jan 25, 2019 | Claims Management, Cost Savings, Reference-Based Pricing
MedBen claims management uses multiple measures to ensure that your plan pays the proper price for health care services, but at the core is our team of experienced claim examiners. To cite one example, a plan member of a MedBen client underwent robotic hernia repair...
